The Kitchen Sync
The Kitchen Sync
Podcast Description
The Kitchen Sync is a Pickleball podcast hosted by Ryan Henry, former world number one junior tennis player and national singles Pickleball champ. As Managing Director of Voyager Pickleball, Ryan brings real conversations with top players, coaches, and voices from the sport.
Each episode is about more than just matches. It’s about mindset, growth, and the people shaping Pickleball as it evolves.
Whether you’re just getting started or deep in competition, this podcast is for anyone who loves the game and wants to grow with it.
New episodes monthly.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of mindset, athletic growth, and community involvement within Pickleball, with episodes exploring topics like player pressure in high-stakes situations and the evolution of the sport with insights from top athletes like Joey Wilde.

The Kitchen Sync is a Pickleball podcast hosted by Ryan Henry, former world number one junior tennis player and national singles Pickleball champ. As Managing Director of Voyager Pickleball, Ryan brings real conversations with top players, coaches, and voices from the sport.
Each episode is about more than just matches. It’s about mindset, growth, and the people shaping Pickleball as it evolves.
Whether you’re just getting started or deep in competition, this podcast is for anyone who loves the game and wants to grow with it.
New episodes monthly.
In this episode of The Kitchen Sync, Ryan Henry sits down with professional pickleball player Sarah Burr to discuss her journey in the sport, the evolution of pickleball in Australia, and the technical changes that have shaped her game.
Sarah shares how advances in paddle technology have made the game faster and more aggressive, while explaining the importance of balancing power with patience, placement, and spin. She also opens up about the technical adjustments she’s made, including changing grips, refining fundamentals, and embracing continuous learning through film study and self-analysis.
In this episode:
- The evolution of pickleball and modern playing styles
- Balancing power, spin, and the soft game
- Technical improvements and grip changes
- The left-handed advantage in doubles
- Training, mobility, and injury prevention
- Why drilling is essential for improvement
Packed with practical insights for players of all levels, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset, preparation, and development required to succeed in today’s game.

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